What to Do About an Air Conditioner Leaking Water—Tips from Your AC Repair Experts

06/27/2016

Summer is not the time you want to be concerned about AC repair. You have better things to do—like taking a vacation or chilling by the pool. When you’re dreaming of the pool this summer, it’s hopefully not a pool of water by your air conditioner. What’s the reason and how can you fix it? Point Heating & Cooling can help.

Turn Off Your System

The first thing you should do if you notice water gathering close to your indoor unit is to turn off your system because water could hinder its electronic components. Water pooling around your indoor unit is a warning that something is either leaking or not draining and it’s probably time for an AC repair. Don’t panic. Just call us. It could be a simple solution. The following are a few common sources of a leaking air conditioner that are easy to repair.

Clogged Condensate Drain

Part of your air conditioner’s duty is to pull moisture from the air in your house. This moisture needs to be drained away from inside your unit through a condensate drain. One of the regular causes of a leaking air conditioner is when this drain becomes congested. When this occurs, the water will fill up into your home.

Change Your Filters

The simplest thing you can do to keep your system operating as it should is change the air filter. If your air filter is grimy, it keeps air from flowing over the evaporator coil. This can cause the evaporator coil to become coated in debris and dirt. When this takes place, your coil could ice up—which is a sign of worry.

If your evaporator coil ices over, you’ll have to defrost it by turning your system off and switching your blower from “auto” to “on.” Hopefully, the ice will melt slow enough that your drain can manage it.

Whenever you realize water or ice around your AC unit, your preferred course of action is to turn it off and call us to come take a look. It’s likely a minor issue, but we’ll take care of it and give you peace of mind. Give us a call at 715-345-1979 if you notice any problems that might require AC repair, or if you’re ready to schedule your annual air conditioner maintenance. You can also easily schedule an appointment online.

About Point Heating & Cooling

With more than 100 years in the field, Lennox has continuously delivered industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving stringent durability and reliability standards. The professionals at Point Heating & Cooling help bring those standards to Plover so that you can always maintain complete home comfort. If you’re looking for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we can provide, give us a ring at 715-345-1979 or set up an appointment with us online. We’d love to hear from you.